YEAH! Got another Keeper.
I picked out an ancient copy of this book at the library. I had heard the title before, most recently in association with a movie starring Steve Martin, but the original book interested me a lot more. The book was written by two of the title "Dozen" in 1948 about their family and growing up in the turn of the century in such a mischievous and brilliant mob. Much of the story focuses on the Patriarch of the family, Frank Gilbreth, a self- made man who really pioneered motion study for efficiency. He is quite a character too! This book is fun, and silly ,and wonderful. The stories are cute and worth repeating aloud. I told a bunch of the tales yesterday in the car on our adventure to Dayton, and all my kids are now interested in reading this book. I think, even my 10 year old (10 today!) who has a bit of trouble getting interested in a book will enjoy this one. I plan to start reading it aloud with him, he will appreciate the humor. And, I am stuck on a mystery I discovered while reading the book. Will go on the Internet today to see what I can find out about the mysterious 12th child.....
Good one.
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